Project Manager

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A property and construction consultancy is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex construction and development programs. This hands-on role requires excellent stakeholder management, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Enjoy full remote working flexibility in a trust-based environment.

Benefits

Full remote working

High-performance, low-ego team

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects in sectors such as sport & leisure, public/government, residential, or heritage.
• Confident working autonomously while collaborating closely with wider teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of the project life cycle, from feasibility to completion.
• Act on behalf of funders or landowners to oversee compliance and performance.
• Lead consultant teams to assess the commercial viability of developments.
• Ensure contracts are well managed as Employer's Agent or Contract Administrator.
• Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

Professionally qualified (ideally Chartered - RICS or similar)

Job description

Project Manager - Property & Construction Consultancy (Remote Working)

Project Manager opportunity. We're looking for a Project Manager to take a lead role in the delivery of complex construction and development programmes across a range of sectors. This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you'll take ownership of project outcomes, guide multidisciplinary teams, and help shape some of the UK's most exciting developments, all within a flexible, trust-based working environment.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Manage all stages of the project life cycle, from feasibility to completion. You\'ll ensure that cost, design, quality, and timelines are controlled and aligned to client expectations.
• Development Monitoring: Act on behalf of funders or landowners to oversee compliance, contractor performance, valuations, and contractual milestones.
• Feasibility & Viability: Lead consultant teams to assess the commercial and strategic viability of developments, offering clear, independent analysis and recommendations.
• Contract Administration: Take on Employer\'s Agent or Contract Administrator duties, ensuring contracts are well managed and that proactive, informed advice is always on hand.
• Client Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and delivering work that\'s aligned with their goals—on time, on budget, and with lasting value.

What We're Looking For

• Professionally qualified (ideally Chartered - RICS or similar)
• Proven experience delivering projects in sectors such as sport & leisure, public/government, residential, or heritage
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness and a solutions-focused mindset
• Confident working autonomously while collaborating closely with wider teams and clients

Why Join This Consultancy?

• Work on impactful, high-profile developments across the UK
• Be recognised for your expertise with no unnecessary hierarchy or red tape
• Join a high-performance, low-ego team that values trust, responsibility, and delivery
• Enjoy full remote working, outcomes matter more than office presence
• Collaborate with directors and senior leaders known for delivering excellence across multiple sectors

This role offers full flexibility: work remotely with the freedom to manage your time and deliver outstanding results in a way that suits you.